PILE FABRIC FORMING APPARATUS Russian patent published in 1999 - IPC

FIELD: textile engineering. SUBSTANCE: apparatus has perforated drum, fixed tube positioned in perforated drum, compression roller, air channel and air flow distributing device having set of pipes. Pipes are arranged in axial alignment one with respect to another and to perforated drum and in symmetry with respect to central vertical surface of drum. Pipes are secured within fixed tube of condenser by means of stepped supporting plate. Apparatus may be used for manufacture of nonwoven fabrics. EFFECT: increased efficiency and improved quality of fabric by improved crosswise spreading of pile fabric. 2 dwg